Most common position of appendix is ?
Correct Answer: Retrocaecal
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., RetrocaecalVermiform Appendix It is a narrow worm-like tubular diveiculum which arises from the postero-medial wall of the caecum about 2 cm below ileocaecal function and is suspended by a peritoneal fold known as mesoappendix or appendicular mesentery.Length of appendix is 2-20 cm (average 9 cm).The appendix lies in the right iliac fossa.Base of the appendix is fixed, but the tip can point in any direction, according to which positions of appendix are classified :-Retrocaecal (12 0' clock) positon : It is the commonest position (in 65% of individuals).Pelvic (4 0' clock) position : It is second commonest position (in 30% of individuals).Paracolic (11 0' clock) position : In 20% of subjects.Midinguinal (6 0' clock) position : In 2% of subjects.Pre and post-ileal (3 0' clock) position : In 1% and 0.4% subjects, respectively.Promontoric (3 0' clock) position : In < 1% of subjects.Appendix develops from midgut and therefore is supplied by superior mesenteric aery through appendicularbranch of ileocolic aery.
Category:
Anatomy
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now